1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 02-19-2011, 09:24 PM

I've been asked by several people to start this so here it goes....This is my newest project...a 72 Cheyenne Super Short fleet with a 402 big block!

It was in fact originally a LWB but it is a true Cheyenne Super. It has the cheyenne super, bb, etc codes on the SPID. It has the right things (woodgrain glovebox, door panels, and dash, cargo light, headliner, bucket seat supports, high hump for the BB, screw holes for the carpet gas tank cover, etc....

It was converted using the leafs (also on the spid) and posi rear (on the spid) onto a shortbed frame because the longbed frame had tweaked frame horns. It has the correct 72BB mounts. A 402 with a TH400 (30K on rebuild on both and very clean inside the engine)

Original options are super high as seen on the SPID. The buckets/console, tach and AM/FM are long gone....but the rest is there. And I have the buckets/console and tach....and plan to get an AM/FM.

Right now it's a cab mounted to a painted frame with rally wheels. NOS core support with aftermarket fenders(already sold) (I will put good originals on). Pass door rust free drivers has slight bubbles in outer skin but great otherwise. Will need cab corners, 2 cab mounts, inner and outer rockers, and two spots on the floor fixed. It has NO bed right now....but one will be here in the morning!!!

Here are the pictures I took when I went to look at it

VA72C10 · 02-19-2011, 09:29 PM

Got it home and it was a little dusty so I decided to clean it....

Getting ready for a bath

After the bath

Since it's been home I've been cataloging what I have and don't have. Also have been stripping the remainder of the interior to prepare for rust repairs. Got the headliner, visors, glovebox, A/C unit, gauges, dome light and cargo light out as well as removed the rest of the weatherstrip.

Got the TH400 cleaned up... (pics to follow)
And I've been ordering parts also

As I mentioned I got the steel floor short bed and a super nice tailgate on the road to me right now. Fine 69 will be here in the morning.
NOS hood hinges
NOS upper SWB molding
NOS Parts of the lower molding (Cab forward)
NOS taillight moldings
NOS door edge guards
NOS Cheyenne 10 emblems
NOS Chrome Headliner trim
NOS light lenses
NOS Tailgate trim

Also have a nice tilt on the way. The one in the truck needs rebuilding so I'll do that at some point.
Super Emblem Repros
Big block fan shroud
Big block clamshells
4 core radio (almost new)
4 core upper & Lower mounts
Tach dash (still looking for a great bezel)
Bucket seats with good foam (with NEW PUI black covers ready to go on)
New Windshield trim and gasket
New 71-72 repro outer grille
New 71-72 repro inner grille
Super nice original 72 black armrests
Super nice original black headliner
Super nice original black sunvisors
Super nice restored black seatbelts
PERFECT inner fenders painted factory semi gloss.

VA72C10 · 02-19-2011, 10:03 PM

I have compiled a basic parts list I'll need....sure I'll find more later but this is the definite list

I prefer NOS on these but open to nice repro's at the right price
Lower woodgrain molding for a SWB (NOS preferred)
Tailgate Chevrolet woodgrain band (NOS preferred)
Cheyenne super woodgrain door panels, glovebox door, and chrome/woodgrain dash bezel (NOS preferred)
"Super" emblems (NOS only)
AM/FM radio (want a super nice one)
Super nice chrome antenna
Super nice factory or NOS outer door handles
Super nice factory or NOS inner door/window handles
NOS outer grille for 71-72
Super nice 5 lug center caps with chevy emblem
15X8 5 lug rally wheels (at least 2 but will take 4 and I have two 15x7's I could swap)

VA72C10 · 02-19-2011, 10:26 PM

WHat do you guys think on the frame? It's painted a nice gloss black but was painted once together....I'm leaning towards all new front suspension and repaint everything....but know that will add a couple weeks to the build...

Zoomin · 02-20-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

WHat do you guys think on the frame? It's painted a nice gloss black but was painted once together....I'm leaning towards all new front suspension and repaint everything....but know that will add a couple weeks to the build...

Look, we all know how this story goes. "While your this far, you may as well go ahead and..." Given all the nice parts you plan to put on it, it would be a shame not to go the extra mile and do it all right.

I gotta tell you though, this doesn't sound to me like this is one you're going to want to let go of.

Need any other advice? Let me know - I've got plenty, it's free, and worth every penny.

VA72C10 · 02-20-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Look, we all know how this story goes. "While your this far, you may as well go ahead and..." Given all the nice parts you plan to put on it, it would be a shame not to go the extra mile and do it all right.

I look at it more under and inspected closer. I've decided I'm going to clean up the frame some more. But the truck has 66K documented miles on it and has the original ball joints riveted in and all the suspension looks and feels tight so I'm going to leave that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

I gotta tell you though, this doesn't sound to me like this is one you're going to want to let go of.

Have you noticed my other build threads

I really enjoy tearing them down and rebuilding them more than showing or driving them. I still want a nice patina'd shop truck...just looking for the right deal.....at the right time...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Need any other advice? Let me know - I've got plenty, it's free, and worth every penny.

Sure, you can send your two cents to 72cheyennesupershortfleetbigblockbuild@67-72chevytrucksdotcom

**72k5zl1** · 02-19-2011, 10:59 PM

will be watching this one.

butternut1972 · 02-20-2011, 12:26 AM

Looks good, subscribed.

VA72C10 · 02-20-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 72k5zl1

will be watching this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by butternut1972

Looks good, subscribed.

I'll try not to disappoint

nds1968 · 02-20-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

looks good, subscribed.

x2

72BlckButy · 02-20-2011, 04:46 PM

In for the win...

brn agn · 02-20-2011, 05:42 PM

Looks like a good foundation for a nice truck...I'll be following along!

gcburdic · 02-20-2011, 08:34 PM

I'm gonna be watchin' you!!!

mjensen · 02-20-2011, 09:17 PM

Of course I want in on this thread too

VA72C10 · 02-20-2011, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

In for the win...

In you are

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjensen

Of course I want in on this thread too

Welcome

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

So i'am i, keep pictures coming

Will do...I'll get some more up tonight!

Quote:

Originally Posted by brn agn

Looks like a good foundation for a nice truck...I'll be following along!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

I'm gonna be watchin' you!!!

Are you guys always hanging out now? Even on the forum

I'm jealous

Thanks guys

2manyprojects · 02-20-2011, 10:12 PM

That's going to be a nice truck. I would do the little extra detailing on the frame it will be worth it in the end. You better get to working, we all expect it to be done when Super Chevy gets here.

STOCKISH · 02-20-2011, 10:30 PM

I am subscribed for sure. It sure looks like it would be a keeper to me! With all those options and such a solid start it is going to make an amazing truck!

RCbowtie69 · 02-20-2011, 09:08 PM

So i'am i, keep pictures coming

chevytruckluver · 02-21-2011, 12:01 AM

I think I may have found something you are looking for - http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2213086555.html
good luck

VA72C10 · 02-21-2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

I think I may have found something you are looking for - http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2213086555.html
good luck

Thanks, I'll check into that!

mustardjimmy71 · 02-21-2011, 01:28 AM

Why do u have a pic of your kitchen?

VA72C10 · 02-21-2011, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustardjimmy71

Why do u have a pic of your kitchen?

It's not mine....it's one I designed for a customer and my former company installed it. My full time job was estimating and designing kitchen, bath, and other interior remodeling projects and new construction bids. Now my full time job is looking for jobs....and working on the truck and selling parts....

VA72C10 · 02-21-2011, 03:07 AM

Time for some more cleaning....

I think the Turbo 400 needed it pretty bad.....don't you

Before

After

Before.....I think there is an electrical connection in there somewhere

After.....there it is!

Still going to get the last bit off and degrease it. Then it can be primed, painted, and mated to the engine with the flywheel and torque converter. But before that I'll have a friend of a friend who's a tranny expert check it out.

VA72C10 · 02-21-2011, 03:17 AM

Then I moved on to disassembly of the interior....

...if I hadn't had about a billion and one interruptions over the weekend and church/family obligations it would be all completed....but between the distractions and things like the ignition cylinder getting loose but not coming apart yet...I'd be done...

Before I forget...anyone know the trick to get the inner A/C box out-the one with the heater core in it....it's stuck on after removing what I think are all the bolts....is it just the gasket holding it and I need to pull harder?

Here are the holes for the factory carpet cover over the gas tank (one of the items that identifies it as a true super....I think the gun rack holes are going to have to go....

Shot of the dash

Were the white trucks painted with this flat black from the factory to reduce glare? Either way I'm going to tape it off when I paint because it is in perfect shape

Headliner is out now (actually came out w/out breaking any of the molding for it and only leaving a little of the cardboard backing behind

Dash vents were originally olive...not sure when someone painted them black but the door panels were also olive under black....

Getting there.....just need some time w/out iterruptions

It's amazing how much stuff fits in/under the dash in a loaded truck. I'm going to take a picture of it all once it's all out...it just amazes me....

VA72C10 · 02-21-2011, 03:21 AM

Here's the bed and gate I got today from Mike AKA Fine69

No, not that gate....that's to sell.....it's decent with no rust, but a slight bow and a couple dings. THIS is the GATE

It's got the couple surface rust spots and one tiny pit hole under where the tailgate band goes....that'll be an easy fix and then it'll be better than NOS (holes drilled for me

) NO I repeat NO dings. None!!!

02-19-2011, 09:24 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! I've been asked by several people to start this so here it goes....This is my newest project...a 72 Cheyenne Super Short fleet with a 402 big block! It was in fact originally a LWB but it is a true Cheyenne Super. It has the cheyenne super, bb, etc codes on the SPID. It has the right things (woodgrain glovebox, door panels, and dash, cargo light, headliner, bucket seat supports, high hump for the BB, screw holes for the carpet gas tank cover, etc.... It was converted using the leafs (also on the spid) and posi rear (on the spid) onto a shortbed frame because the longbed frame had tweaked frame horns. It has the correct 72BB mounts. A 402 with a TH400 (30K on rebuild on both and very clean inside the engine) Original options are super high as seen on the SPID. The buckets/console, tach and AM/FM are long gone....but the rest is there. And I have the buckets/console and tach....and plan to get an AM/FM. Right now it's a cab mounted to a painted frame with rally wheels. NOS core support with aftermarket fenders(already sold) (I will put good originals on). Pass door rust free drivers has slight bubbles in outer skin but great otherwise. Will need cab corners, 2 cab mounts, inner and outer rockers, and two spots on the floor fixed. It has NO bed right now....but one will be here in the morning!!! Here are the pictures I took when I went to look at it __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 02-19-2011 at 09:28 PM.

02-19-2011, 09:29 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Got it home and it was a little dusty so I decided to clean it.... Getting ready for a bath After the bath Since it's been home I've been cataloging what I have and don't have. Also have been stripping the remainder of the interior to prepare for rust repairs. Got the headliner, visors, glovebox, A/C unit, gauges, dome light and cargo light out as well as removed the rest of the weatherstrip. Got the TH400 cleaned up... (pics to follow) And I've been ordering parts also As I mentioned I got the steel floor short bed and a super nice tailgate on the road to me right now. Fine 69 will be here in the morning. NOS hood hinges NOS upper SWB molding NOS Parts of the lower molding (Cab forward) NOS taillight moldings NOS door edge guards NOS Cheyenne 10 emblems NOS Chrome Headliner trim NOS light lenses NOS Tailgate trim Also have a nice tilt on the way. The one in the truck needs rebuilding so I'll do that at some point. Super Emblem Repros Big block fan shroud Big block clamshells 4 core radio (almost new) 4 core upper & Lower mounts Tach dash (still looking for a great bezel) Bucket seats with good foam (with NEW PUI black covers ready to go on) New Windshield trim and gasket New 71-72 repro outer grille New 71-72 repro inner grille Super nice original 72 black armrests Super nice original black headliner Super nice original black sunvisors Super nice restored black seatbelts PERFECT inner fenders painted factory semi gloss. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 02-19-2011 at 10:38 PM.

02-19-2011, 10:03 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! I have compiled a basic parts list I'll need....sure I'll find more later but this is the definite list I prefer NOS on these but open to nice repro's at the right price Lower woodgrain molding for a SWB (NOS preferred) Tailgate Chevrolet woodgrain band (NOS preferred) Cheyenne super woodgrain door panels, glovebox door, and chrome/woodgrain dash bezel (NOS preferred) "Super" emblems (NOS only) AM/FM radio (want a super nice one) Super nice chrome antenna Super nice factory or NOS outer door handles Super nice factory or NOS inner door/window handles NOS outer grille for 71-72 Super nice 5 lug center caps with chevy emblem 15X8 5 lug rally wheels (at least 2 but will take 4 and I have two 15x7's I could swap) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 02-19-2011 at 10:10 PM.

02-19-2011, 10:26 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! WHat do you guys think on the frame? It's painted a nice gloss black but was painted once together....I'm leaning towards all new front suspension and repaint everything....but know that will add a couple weeks to the build... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-19-2011, 10:59 PM	#7
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02-20-2011, 12:26 AM	#8
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02-20-2011, 04:46 PM	#11
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02-20-2011, 05:42 PM	#12
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02-20-2011, 08:34 PM	#13
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02-20-2011, 09:17 PM	#14
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02-20-2011, 10:12 PM	#16
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02-20-2011, 10:30 PM	#17
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02-21-2011, 03:07 AM	#23
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Time for some more cleaning.... I think the Turbo 400 needed it pretty bad.....don't you Before After Before.....I think there is an electrical connection in there somewhere After.....there it is! Still going to get the last bit off and degrease it. Then it can be primed, painted, and mated to the engine with the flywheel and torque converter. But before that I'll have a friend of a friend who's a tranny expert check it out. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-21-2011, 03:17 AM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Then I moved on to disassembly of the interior.... ...if I hadn't had about a billion and one interruptions over the weekend and church/family obligations it would be all completed....but between the distractions and things like the ignition cylinder getting loose but not coming apart yet...I'd be done... Before I forget...anyone know the trick to get the inner A/C box out-the one with the heater core in it....it's stuck on after removing what I think are all the bolts....is it just the gasket holding it and I need to pull harder? Here are the holes for the factory carpet cover over the gas tank (one of the items that identifies it as a true super....I think the gun rack holes are going to have to go.... Shot of the dash Were the white trucks painted with this flat black from the factory to reduce glare? Either way I'm going to tape it off when I paint because it is in perfect shape Headliner is out now (actually came out w/out breaking any of the molding for it and only leaving a little of the cardboard backing behind Dash vents were originally olive...not sure when someone painted them black but the door panels were also olive under black.... Getting there.....just need some time w/out iterruptions It's amazing how much stuff fits in/under the dash in a loaded truck. I'm going to take a picture of it all once it's all out...it just amazes me.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-21-2011, 03:21 AM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Here's the bed and gate I got today from Mike AKA Fine69 No, not that gate....that's to sell.....it's decent with no rust, but a slight bow and a couple dings. THIS is the GATE It's got the couple surface rust spots and one tiny pit hole under where the tailgate band goes....that'll be an easy fix and then it'll be better than NOS (holes drilled for me ) NO I repeat NO dings. None!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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